There have been a lot of hot-button issues in youth sports, but not many are hotter right at the moment than concussions. Now, the American Academy of Pediatrics has come out with a new policy regarding tackling in youth football. And it may well rankle traditionalists in the sport.

Who's running with the ball and driving the sports travel marketplace? The baby boomers, defined as the post-World War II baby boom and born between 1946 and 1964 (although there is some leeway in that definition) are a key demographic that is continuing to influence the way events are presented.

Event directors: Looking for the best hosts for running events? A recent ranking of 'best running cities' might provide a clue, being based on quality, access to sports medicine physicians, race numbers and more.

When a drone aircraft flew into the grounds of the U.S. Open in early September and crashed in the stands, it did more than startle spectators and interrupt a tennis match. It highlighted the need for tighter controls on who should be able to operate an unmanned aerial vehicle and whether there should be any training for it.

Name a sport that requires strong nerves, great balance and a whole lot of equine psychology, and you've got show jumping. Though it's an Olympic event, it's generally considered to be akin to polo: watched periodically by many but actually understood by only a few.

It's called 'astroturfing:' the posting of false reviews on sites that cater to the travel industry. And right now, it's a practice the industry wants to weed out. A number of new initiatives are aimed at preserving the integrity of online reviews of hotels, venues and more.